Join Becky Sturm of StormSister Spatique® and 3waybeauty, and Sairey Gernes of SairyG Designs, for the 2014 HAMMS Event. A one-day spring shopping event celebrating some of the most unique Twin Cities local artisans and crafters. "Stop by, shop and support our collection of small, local Minnesota businesses," says Sturm. "A fun, intimate shopping experience designed for men and women—and even their four-legged friends."

Held in the former Hamm’s Brewery shipping docks on the East side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the event will house a number of "mini shops" offering an amazing collection of items: grooming products, confections, fashion, jewelry, pet products and fabulous home accessories.

"The first 100 online ticket sales receive VIP status which garners exclusive discounts from many of our vendors," says Sairey Gernes of SaireyG Designs. “See you on May 3rd!”

About Becky, Sairey and the HAMMS Event

Becky Sturm and Sairey Gernes are two entreprenesses, with two companies each, who have participated in their share of the pop-up market circuit. They have taken their favorite aspects of these shows, added a twist, and crafted the HAMMS Event.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Organic essential oils, and a mild surfactant naturally derived from olive oil are the basis for this marvelous body wash. Grapefruit, Orange and Jasmine soothes the body and tantalizes the mind for a remarkable bath or shower experience.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Horst was the name I heard when I asked my hairdresser grandmother, "Where should I go to beauty school?"

Horst was the name I told my high school career counselor when he asked me where I wanted to go to beauty school. (Much to said counselor's chagrin actually, as he felt Horst Education Center was no place for a "girl from Ellsworth"). Ha! Little did he know that that was all I needed to hear to set the wheels in motion.

I was a city girl that moved around the country a lot as a child and I spent 7th-12th grade in a very small town that I couldn't get of out fast enough.

In the mid-80's Horst Education Center was the best cosmetology school in the country, hands down. When I went to tour the school in 1983 I knew I was "home".
The mansion on LaSalle was in a gritty part of Minneapolis, Prince was ALL the rage, mow-hawks were still hot and hair was all I wanted to do.

Horst's daughter, Nicole, was in my class and her mom, Michelle, was in the esthiology program at the time, too.
This made sense to me because my grandmother and mother were both hairdressers, and my sister, also a hairdresser, followed me to Horst as well. My sister Michelle and I called ourselves "Horsties".

I was hired by The Red Carpet Salons while attending school. I did well at Horst and graduated with an Advanced Training degree.

What I learned within the first year of "the hair biz" was that I was in LOVE with beauty products. Having been indoctrinated in the Aveda philosophy I started with those products. Until Horst sold Aveda to Estee Lauder in 1997 it was my favorite brand. (The brand changed dramatically when Horst was no longer at the helm) I still chuckle every time someone tells me how "natural" Aveda is.

When Horst began INtelligent Nutrients that is when my passion for the importance of product ingredient education started. My salon was one of the first in the Twin Cities to carry the brand when it first began. More of a health supplement brand at its inception it is now a full beauty and lifestyle brand.

This velvety cream uses a combination of recognized dermocosmetic ingredients to target dehydration, fatigue and aging wrinkles. A high-tech peptide is used to mimic the action of BOTOX®, blocking muscle contraction for a powerful relaxing effect on expression lines. Two types of hyaluronic acid are used to plump the skin by filling deep wrinkles and smoothing out fine lines.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Elixery is pleased to announce that they're partnering with City Center in Downtown Minneapolis for a sweet Valentine’s week pop-up! The shop will be there for one week only, right on the Skyway in City Center near the entrance to the Target Corporate offices. And, since City Center is the most connected building on the Skyway system, Downtowners won’t even have to brave the cold to get there.

Elixery will have lipstick as well as some fresh new products in store for you. They'll also have delights from other cool local cosmetic brands as well – Bodylish, Worker B and more.

For lunchtime treats, Hennepin Theater Trust will be performing some spicy Tango dancing, so come down and get your face on with Candra Ruiz Makeup Artistry. We’ve got some extra fun in store for you throughout the week:

Thursday, Feb 13th, 4-6 PM: Prototype Party – be the first to try (and weigh in on) a brand new shade of red lipstick and other delights.

Friday, Feb 14th: Whether you love or hate Valentine’s day, makeup is always a good time. To finish off your week, Candra Ruiz Makeup Artistry will be doing Valentine’s mini-makeovers. You deserve some pretty!

Lip Hue contains: KALPARIANE® (Brown Algae) which stimulates and protects the collagen in your skin and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. KALPARIANE® also increases skin suppleness and firmness. Lips are firmer, smoother & more hydrated.

A 22-year veteran of the beauty industry, Julie Swenson is an award winning makeup artist, hairstylist and educator that currently calls Minnesota home.

Julie says, "You'll like it. I promise."

Swenson's work can be seen in film, television, print, on the runway and the red carpet. She's participated in both NY and LA Fashion Weeks, and has done work for MTV, Warner Bros, and NBC. She has been featured and published in numerous local and national magazines.

Swenson teaches at the Aveda Institute, Minneapolis, and for schools and salons nationwide. She is the Founder of The Makeup Annex, a makeup training center in Minneapolis, hosting classes that teach women, brides, and professionals how to master the art of makeup.